Platforms
- PCFeb 21, 20237.6playscore7.743 Critics7.619.7K Players
- PlayStation 5Feb 21, 20237.6playscore7.143 Critics8.33.22K Players
- Xbox Series X|SFeb 21, 20237.2playscore7.431 Critics6.94.87K Players
- PlayStation 4Feb 21, 20237.6playscore7.39 Critics8.42.19K Players
- Xbox OneFeb 21, 20237.1playscore7.410 Critics6.84.70K Players
92 critic reviews · 6 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- GREAT Enchantment Under the Sea might just be some of the best gameplay experiences Atomic Heart has delivered so far. While it doesn’t have the open-world nature of the base game, the more linear approach to level design and fun new powers makes the DLC well worth visiting.
Joelle Daniels · Jan 29, 2025 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Atomic Heart was made with love, talent and a great deal of cynic humor poured into the game. However, quite a few references and jokes might be hard to understand if you weren’t raised in the post-USSR space and culture.
Taoshi · Mar 13, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Despite some horrible misgivings for the plot and characters, I do sincerely see some of our favorite classic Shock-like formula, tried and true, if not with a few extra red stars on the cover. If you can poke past the horribly paced and presented story, tedious and sometimes painful character dialogue, and bad design ideas for the open-world aspect, I can sincerely say that there is some legitimate Shock-like qualities in the better parts of the gameplay and in the awe-striking art style, to say nothing of the incredible music.
Cory Clark · Mar 08, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Atomic Heart does provide entertainment I found the combat and graphics to be dated and that aspects of the game grew old very quickly. The best strategy for me was to play the game in segments and take a break of a few days between sessions which gave me a fresh perspective versus trying to do things in a series of extended sessions.
gareth · Mar 05, 2023 Reviewed on PC, PS5, Series X|S, PS4, XB1Read full review - Disjointed is the lingering feeling once all is set and done with Atomic Heart. The articulate opening and the immense effort made to craft an absorbing alternate-history World War II Russia is certainly appreciable and admirable. Dishearteningly though, the FPS experience is weighed down by an awful lot of busywork and obnoxiously annoying characters that it’s hard to feel wholly immersed.
James Davie · Mar 01, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Despite a few glaring issues, there’s nothing a few patches won’t fix. It does almost nothing to take away the game’s truest qualities. It’s still an impressively ambitious title that can bring the craziness out of anyone.
Junior Onunkwo · Mar 01, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Atomic Heart does many things well. It capably takes what games like Bioshock did before and puts a unique spin on it. The guns and powers are fun to use, fighting rampaging robots is a blast, and the setting of an alternate-history 1950’s Russia is fresh and interesting.
Justin Koreis · Feb 28, 2023 Reviewed on PC, PS5, Series X|SRead full review - Gorgeous settings with a distinct sense of style and surroundings set Atomic Heart apart, especially its unforgettable robot twins. Despite its interesting concepts and combat mechanism, however, it suffers from technical and pacing issues that lessen its overall quality. Whether or not you want the game will ultimately depend on your expectations and how you adjust to its gameplay features.
Rayan · Feb 24, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Atomic Heart can be a frustrating experience, but it also gives you as the player more than enough variety to warrant a look if you are searching for an interesting shooter that has lots of options when it comes to your play style. There are some compelling ideas here, but much like the entirety of the game, they're a mixed bag.
Evan Valentine · Feb 24, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The story is alright, too, as you chase down Petrov and batter a vast legion of machines and mutants, at the behest of your boss, Dr. Sechenov. However, it's a game that attempts far too much, and ends up doing a lot of it half-baked. There's a lack of polish, too, with its fair share of unusual bugs. Nonetheless, there's fun to be had with Atomic Heart, though whether you choose to support the game in light of its real-world issues, is ultimately down to you.
Richard Walker · Feb 23, 2023 Reviewed on PS5, PS4Read full review
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Community Reviews
- Reviewed on XB1
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- Rated on PC
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- Rated on PS4
- Rated on PC
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots. Well, that's how it used to be. With the launch of the latest robot-control system mere days away, only a tragic accident or a global conspiracy could disrupt it… The unstoppable course of technology along with secret experiments have brought rise to mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots—all suddenly rebelling against their creators. Only you can stop them and find out what lies behind the idealized world. Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life in explosive and frenetic encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each unique opponent. Combine your skills and resources, use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good.
Developer: Mundfish